The CS3 is an automation control station for the I-Caption, D-Scriptive and ShowTrans systems, synchronizing pre-recorded captions, audio description and translation commentary to live theatrical productions, museum exhibits and movies. Broadcasting up to three separately timed captions or subtitles, the CS3 will also accommodate live, real-time captioning by manually inputting the text via keyboard. The controller advances cues by midi show-control, midi note, midi time code, or SMPTE time code. The software interface makes the system easy to use, maintain and update. The unit is also equipped with an internal modem allowing remote access for software updates, uploading cue changes and downloading log files. Both units can be controlled by the front panel LCD; keyboard, monitor and mouse; or remotely with a wireless PDA.